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Housing RSS Feed from ABC Mildura-Swan Hill2017, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:46:00 +1100Social housing in hottest parts of NSW to get air conditioning after years of lobbyinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-20/social-housing-in-hottest-parts-of-nsw-get-air-conditioning/9068680?source=rss
The NSW Government announces it will install air conditioning and solar panels to 970 Aboriginal Housing Office homes in some of the hottest parts of the state.Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:46:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201710\4752782.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillwesternplainsbrokenhillmilduraswanhillriverinanewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesEnvironment:Alternative Energy:Solar EnergyGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:NSW:Bourke 2840Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Dareton 2717Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Hay 2711Australia:NSW:Moree 2400Australia:NSW:Wentworth 2648NSW Government to roll out air conditioning and solar panels to 970 Aboriginal Housing Office properNSW Government to roll out air conditioning and solar panels to 970 Aboriginal Housing Office propertiesABC News: Kathleen Ferguson: ABC News: Kathleen Ferguson-32.2549 148.6017Work underway to address Aboriginal housing disadvantage in far west NSWhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-28/work-underway-to-address-aboriginal-housing-disadvantage/8752446?source=rss
The peak Indigenous body for far west NSW works on developing a new regional model for social housing in the region, to address what it says is increasing housing disadvantage.Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:52:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201707\4709476.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillwesternplainsbrokenhillmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Indigenous Policy:AllAustralia:NSW:Bourke 2840Australia:NSW:Brewarrina 2839Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Cobar 2835Australia:NSW:Collarenebri 2833Australia:NSW:Coonamble 2829Australia:NSW:Dareton 2717Australia:NSW:Enngonia 2840Australia:NSW:Goodooga 2831Australia:NSW:Gulargambone 2828Australia:NSW:Ivanhoe 2878Australia:NSW:Lightning Ridge 2834Australia:NSW:Menindee 2879Australia:NSW:Walgett 2832Australia:NSW:Weilmoringle 2839Australia:NSW:Wilcannia 2836Overcrowding in WilcanniaOvercrowding in WilcanniaABC News: Sofie Wainwright: ABC News: Sofie Wainwright-31.958038 141.465138Housing affordability: Victoria's rental costs for low income earners 'never been tighter'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-27/victorias-rent-costs-for-low-wage-earners-never-been-tighter/8474152?source=rss
Too much attention is being put on home ownership and not on affordable rental properties for those struggling on low wages, a Victorian social welfare group says.Thu, 27 Apr 2017 06:30:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201704\4659521.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillgoulburnmurraygippslandmelbournecentralvicmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Poverty:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Broadford 3658Australia:VIC:Cardinia 3978Australia:VIC:Kilmore 3764Australia:VIC:Melton 3337Australia:VIC:Murrindindi 3717Australia:VIC:Pyalong 3521Australia:VIC:Seymour 3660Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585Australia:VIC:Tallarook 3659Australia:VIC:Wallan 3756Packed suburbs push up suburb's temperaturesPacked suburbs push up suburb's temperaturesSupplied: Wendy Miller: Supplied: Wendy Miller-37.4500 146.0833Refugee housing proposal mooted for former Mildura medical centrehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-07/refugee-housing-proposal-mooted-for-mildura/7484150?source=rss
The Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Communities Council (SMECC) has lodged a planning application with Mildura council to convert a former medical centre into short-term refuge accommodation.Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:24:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201606\4477155.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Immigration:AllCommunity and Society:Immigration:RefugeesGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612Sunraysia's housing squeezehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2015/04/30/4226939.htm?source=rss
Pressure in Mildura's real estate market made life "very tough" for renters and has seen buyers "fighting" over blocks of land, a real estate agent says.
Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:06:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201504\4226939.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HousingCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Homelessness:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500Shortage of Mildura landVacant industrial land on the outskirts of MilduraSophie MalcolmABC Local : Sophie Malcolm-34.187 142.1612Calls for help to deal with poor social housing in Indigenous communitieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-27/calls-for-help-to-deal-with-poor-social-housing-in/6423916?source=rss
Mon, 27 Apr 2015 09:59:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201504\4224357.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585Calls for help to deal with poor social housing in Indigenous communitiesCalls for help to deal with poor social housing in Indigenous communities7pm TV News NSW: 7pm TV News NSWCalls for help to deal with poor social housing in Indigenous communitiesThe poor state of housing in remote Aboriginal communities is a depressingly familiar story. Now, one Indigenous leader is calling on all levels of government to come together to address the problem once and for all.Melinda Hayter-35.3401 143.5582NSW Government defends spending on Aboriginal mission houseshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-23/dept-housing/6339610?source=rss
The Department of Family and Community Services says the Aboriginal Housing Office is working with Aboriginal Land Councils to improve social housing in the state's south.Mon, 23 Mar 2015 07:49:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201503\4202658.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillcentralwestmilduraswanhillriverinaCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalCommunity and Society:Regional:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:NSW:Cowra 2794Australia:NSW:Dareton 2717Australia:NSW:Deniliquin 2710Australia:NSW:Moama 2731Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:NSW:Wentworth 2648-35.5308 144.9603Aboriginal housing in southern New South Wales described as 'third world'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-12/aboriginal-housing/6305352?source=rss
An Indigenous social worker says a lack of funding for Aboriginal housing has left southern New South Wales residents living in poverty.Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:16:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201503\4195985.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillcentralwestriverinamilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalCommunity and Society:Regional:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:NSW:Cowra 2794Australia:NSW:Deniliquin 2710Australia:NSW:Moama 2731Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:NSW:Wentworth 2648Aboriginal children play at a town campAboriginal children play at a town camp at Alice Springs, May 20, 2007, after a report highlighted the huge social problems such as high rates of alcohol abuse and domestic violence amongst the 3,000 Aborigines living in Aboriginal communities throughout the Northern Territory.Anoek de Groot, file photoAFP: Anoek de Groot, file photo-35.5308 144.9603Housing Minister urges workers to report unsafe rooming houseshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-23/minister-urges-workers-to-report-unsafe-rooming/5616602?source=rss
Victoria's Housing Minister has indicated the State Government is working towards cracking down on unsafe rooming spaces housing workers in north-west Victoria.Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:15:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201407\4051795.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585-35.3401 143.5582VCAT overrules council decision to refuse housing planshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-10/vcat-overrules-council-decision-to-refuse-housing/5309350?source=rss
Victoria's Planning umpire has ruled the Mildura council did not provide adequate grounds for the refusal a four homes on a housing lot.Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:39:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3960100.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612Denied: pensioner refused cooling despite heart conditionhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/02/05/3938520.htm?source=rss
A disability support pensioner who suffered two heart attacks in five years says the State Government refused a medically-backed request to install cooling in her Mildura unit.Thu, 06 Feb 2014 06:31:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3938520.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmelbournemilduraswanhillBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HousingGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:Heart DiseaseHealth:Older People:AllHealth:Health Administration:AllAustralia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 350059 year old public housing tenant Sheryl Jackson The State Government denied Mildura public housing tenant Sheryl Jackson's request for a cooling system, despite her precarious medical condition. Charlotte King ABC Local : Charlotte King Denied: pensioner refused cooling despite heart condition Denied: pensioner refused cooling despite heart condition Charlotte King -34.187 142.1612Mildura council adopts housing and settlement planhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-13/mildura-council-adopts-housing-and-settlement-plan/5154240?source=rss
Mildura's Mayor says the council's new housing and settlement strategy will help to keep small towns viable in the region.Fri, 13 Dec 2013 12:48:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201312\3911138.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612Broad keen to tackle housing affordability issueshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-14/broad-keen-to-tackle-housing-affordability-issues/5020312?source=rss
The Nationals' Member for Mallee says targeting social problems that contribute to homelessness is a priority for the Federal Government.Mon, 14 Oct 2013 11:11:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201310\3868346.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Homelessness:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612Council green lights house plans amid flood worrieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-22/council-green-lights-house-plans-despite-flood/4904816?source=rss
The Swan Hill council has allowed a local agricultural business to build a residence on farmland, east of Nyah, against the recommendation of its officers.Thu, 22 Aug 2013 12:18:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201308\3831456.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Nyah 3594-35.1667 143.3667Landholders urge more bushfire zone building changeshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-05/landholders-urge-bushfire-zone-building-changes/4864426?source=rss
A group of landholders restricted from building on their rural properties is calling on the Victoria Government to make further changes to the way it manages construction in bushfire prone areas.Mon, 05 Aug 2013 10:40:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201308\3818112.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-37.4500 146.0833Affordable housing shortage 'diabolical'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-02/affordable-housing-shortage-diabolical/4793618?source=rss
The Loddon Mallee's emergency housing agency says it is seeing a steady increase in rates of people asking for help.Tue, 02 Jul 2013 10:38:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201307\3793990.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillcentralvicmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Charities and Community Organisations:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500-36.7597 144.2789Grampians public housing wait list growshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-03/grampians-public-housing-wait-list-grows/4667066?source=rss
The Victorian Government is downplaying a slight rise in the number of people waiting for public housing in the Grampians region.Fri, 03 May 2013 09:31:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201305\3750904.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillballaratwesternvicmilduraswanhillGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500-37.4500 146.0833Demand grows for public housinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-25/demand-grows-for-public-housing/4483864?source=rss
Applications for public housing in Victoria's Wimmera and Mallee are continuing to grow.Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:10:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201301\3676435.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillwesternvicmilduraswanhillGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612Housing recruitment drive takes offhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/01/23/3674920.htm?source=rss
Had enough of moving house to cater for your landlord's needs? A housing provider in the Mallee is looking for potential tenants for its affordable housing program.Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:58:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201301\3674920.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Robinvale 3549Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585A man walks past the Haven housing support office in Mildura The agency says its database for potential tenants has dwindled, with just a handful of people to call on in the case of a property becoming available.
Charlotte King ABC Local : Charlotte King Housing recruitment drive takes off Housing recruitment drive takes off Charlotte King -34.187 142.1612Public housing 'old and dilapidated'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-02/public-housing-old-and-dilapidated/4171916?source=rss
The Loddon Mallee's emergency housing provider says the Victorian Government needs to put more emphasis on community housing.Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:05:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201208\3559107.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612Demolition plan for flood-hit houses criticisedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-08/demolition-plan-for-flood-hit-houses-criticised/3998462?source=rss
Volunteers who helped repair flood-affected houses around Kerang say they are disappointed some of the houses will be demolished.Tue, 08 May 2012 13:47:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201205\3498120.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillcentralvicmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:Kerang 3579Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Murrabit 3579-35.7364 143.919Call to rethink axed first homebuyers' granthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-02/call-to-rethink-axed-first-homebuyers-grant/3984894?source=rss
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is urging the Victorian Government to reinstate its contribution to the first homebuyers' grant.Wed, 02 May 2012 11:09:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201205\3493754.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillballaratcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillgippslandsheppartongoulburnmurrayBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Building and ConstructionBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HousingGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690-37.4500 146.0833Loddon-Mallee public housing wait list shortenshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-23/loddon-mallee-public-housing-wait-list-shortens/3965790?source=rss
The latest figures from the Victorian Government show there has been a fall in the number of people on the public housing waiting list in the Loddon-Mallee region.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201204\3483292.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillcentralvicwesternvicmilduraswanhillGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500-36.7597 144.2789Overcrowding, housing shortages continue in Robinvalehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/03/28/3465332.htm?source=rss
Studies going back a decade have discovered widespread overcrowding in Robinvale, with houses accommodating up to 48 people. Now, a report has emerged finding little has changed.Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:41:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201204\3465332.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillcentralvicmilduraswanhillBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HousingBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Immigration:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:VIC:Robinvale 3549Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585The report suggests as many as 50 unofficial rooming houses are operating in Robinvale.The report suggests as many as 50 unofficial rooming houses are operating in Robinvale, accommodating up to 750 people. Charlotte King ABC Local : Charlotte King Over-crowding, housing shortages continue in Robinvale Over-crowding, housing shortages continue in Robinvale Over-crowding, housing shortages continue in Robinvale -34.5851 142.771Calls for industry to offer more housinghttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/03/29/3466883.htm?source=rss
A major vegetable grower from the Robinvale region has seconded comments made by the Victorian Minister for Agriculture that housing for seasonal workers, even where they are in their thousands, is not a matter for government.
Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:28:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201204\3466883.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillcentralvicmilduraswanhillBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HousingBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Crop Harvesting:AllRural:Farm Labour:AllAustralia:VIC:Robinvale 3549Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585Itinerant workers take a break on a property in Euston, on the NSW Victoria border Itinerant workers take a break on a property in Euston, on the NSW Victoria border Charlotte King ABC Local : Charlotte King In search of housing solutions for Robinvale's migrant workforceIn search of housing solutions for Robinvale's migrant workforceCharlotte King-34.5851 142.771Accommodation shortages leave families in sheds and caravanshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/03/29/3466353.htm?source=rss
Victoria's auditor general has tabled a report that claims housing shortages are acute across the state, with the growth in population exceeding supply. In the border town of Robinvale, the situation is made worse by the thousands of agricultural workers who come to town for agricultural work, often staying for longer than a season.Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:22:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201204\3466353.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillcentralvicmilduraswanhillBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HousingCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Homelessness:AllCommunity and Society:Immigration:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Farm Labour:AllCommunity and Society:Community Organisations:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:VIC:Robinvale 3549Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585Robinvale's Tony Gaby, with some of the Asian seasonal workers who are staying with himRobinvale's Tony Gaby, with some of the Asian seasonal workers who are staying with himCharlotte King ABC Local : Charlotte King Accomodation shortages leave families in sheds and caravans Accomodation shortages leave families in sheds and caravans Charlotte King -34.5851 142.771Robinvale housing shortage getting worsehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-28/robinvale-housing-shortage-getting-worse/3916866?source=rss
A new report has found overcrowding and housing shortages at Robinvale, in the state's north-west, may be worse than previously thought.Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:12:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201203\3465288.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillcentralvicGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Robinvale 3549Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585-34.5851 142.771Long wait over for Flora Avenue housinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-23/long-wait-over-for-flora-avenue-housing/3909080?source=rss
The way has been cleared for a housing development at Mildura that has been on the drawing board for 25 years.Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:26:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201203\3462421.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612Residents urged to accept Deakin Avenue unitshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-16/residents-urged-to-accept-deakin-avenue-units/3893368?source=rss
The operator of a controversial social housing development in Mildura says it is hoping for a fair go for the new tenants, now that they are starting to move into the complex.Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:44:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201203\3455063.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612Residents frustrated over housing complexhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/03/3422350.htm?source=rss
Residents neighboring a new social housing complex in Mildura say they believe there are no practical answers to addressing their privacy concerns.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:27:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201202\3422350.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HousingCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Social Policy:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500Residents says they were not asked for input on the development in the design phase for the complex.Residents says they were not asked for input on the development in the design phase for the housing complex.Jacinta Allan-Gange ABC Local : Jacinta Allan-Gange -34.187 142.1612New social housing complex 'a travesty'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-03/new-social-housing-complex-a-travesty/3809072?source=rss
Officials from the Department of Housing have met Mildura residents angry about a new social housing complex in Deakin Avenue.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:08:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201202\3422158.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612Work finishes on low-cost unitshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-15/work-finishes-on-low-cost-units/3667084?source=rss
Tenants will soon be moving into a new low-cost public housing complex in Mildura.Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:36:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201111\3366417.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612Village to grow ahead of mine movehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-14/village-to-grow-ahead-of-mine-move/3664100?source=rss
An accommodation facility near a Mallee mine will almost triple in size ahead of a planned relocation of the mine site.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:24:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201111\3363893.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Ouyen 3490-35.0724 142.319Housing search continues for van park residentshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-03/housing-search-continues-for-van-park-residents/2822222?source=rss
Accommodation agencies say they are confident housing will be found for 20 permanent residents at a caravan park that is being closed near Mildura.Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:31:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201108\3284142.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612Wentworth to fast-track Buronga housing planshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-22/wentworth-to-fast-track-buronga-housing-plans/2805744?source=rss
The Wentworth Shire says it is moving to fast-track a new large housing estate at Buronga.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:21:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201107\3275241.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillbrokenhilloutbackmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:NSW:Buronga 2739Australia:NSW:Wentworth 2648Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.1500 142.1833Wimmera-Mallee gets public housing boosthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/07/07/3263299.htm?source=rss
The Victorian Government says new houses and units will ease the Wimmera-Mallee's public housing pressures within a year.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:48:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201107\3263299.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillwesternvicmilduraswanhillGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612Tower Hill pine trees savedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/07/01/3258455.htm?source=rss
The Swan Hill council has signed off on an agreement that effectively resolves a battle over the fate of pine trees in a developing residential area.Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:33:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201107\3258455.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585-35.3401 143.5582Report reveals fall in Swan Hill buildinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/29/3256654.htm?source=rss
Building activity has slumped at Swan Hill for the first five months of the year.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:32:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201106\3256654.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Building and ConstructionCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585-35.3401 143.5582Deal struck over river homes setbackhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/22/3250655.htm?source=rss
The Wentworth Shire says it believes it has reached a workable compromise with the State Government about how far new homes need to be set back from the Murray River.Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:09:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201106\3250655.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612Indigenous housing revamp beginshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/20/3222286.htm?source=rss
Work has begun to upgrade Aboriginal housing around the south-west New South Wales town of Dareton.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201105\3222286.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612Floods spike public housing wait listhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/06/3209619.htm?source=rss
The summer floods are being blamed for driving up public housing waiting lists in north-west Victoria.Fri, 06 May 2011 11:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201105\3209619.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillcentralvicmilduraswanhillGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585-36.7597 144.2789Hope for deal to boost Indigenous housinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/03/23/3171029.htm?source=rss
A deal has been reached that it is hoped will allow a multi-million dollar upgrade of Aboriginal housing around Dareton, including at the Namatjira Avenue settlement.Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201103\3171029.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612Indigenous housing repairs 'substandard'http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/10/01/3026668.htm?source=rss
The New South Wales Government is being blamed for some Aboriginal families being left in unliveable conditions after repair projects on their houses.Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:07:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201010\3026668.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612Housing shortage pushing rental prices uphttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/07/2946644.htm?source=rss
A Victorian Government report has found the cost of renting is rising in the Wimmera Mallee and the number of new properties coming on the market is falling.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:11:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201007\2946644.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillwesternvicmilduraswanhillBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HousingGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500-36.7128 142.1993Freeze lifted on housing on farmland in Mildurahttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201003/s2841605.htm?source=rss
Farmers in Victoria's north-west will once again be able to build houses on some farming land, after a year of uncertainty.Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:36:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201003\2841605.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612Figures reveal skyrocketing building approvalshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/02/2833963.htm?source=rss
Horsham and Mildura had some of the Victoria's biggest growth rates for building approvals last year.Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:09:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201003\2833963.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillwesternvicmilduraswanhillBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HousingGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585-37.4500 146.0833Public housing relief on the wayhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/18/2823601.htm?source=rss
The Victorian Housing Minister says it is building new public housing units to try to lower the waiting lists in the Wimmera-Mallee.Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:34:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201002\2823601.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillwesternvicmilduraswanhillGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585-37.4500 146.0833MP to help fund hospital redevelopment studyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/01/06/2786262.htm?source=rss
The Victorian Housing Minister, Richard Wynne, has offered to help fund a study to look at the redevelopment of the former Mildura Base Hospital.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:20:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201001\2786262.xmlABC Mildura-Swan HillmilduraswanhillBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HousingCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:VIC:AllAustralia:VIC:Mildura 3500-34.187 142.1612